UAE Civil Aviation Authority: Aviation capacity has recovered to nearly half of pre-war levels.

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14/03/2026
The Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates issued a statement on the 13th, saying that the recent adjustments to aviation transport due to the situation in the Middle East are being restored, and overall aviation operations in the country remain stable. Data shows that from March 1st to the 12th, the airports in the UAE facilitated about 1.4 million travelers, with 7,839 flights taking off and landing in the UAE airspace during the same period. Currently, the capacity of the UAE airlines has been restored to 44.6% of pre-conflict levels. The statement said that, with safety as the top priority, the aviation sector in the UAE is actively responding to the phased challenges.